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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration NAFDAC and Control has destroyed counterfeit and substandard products valued at N1.5 trillion over the past three years as part of intensified efforts to protect Nigerians from dangerous regulated products.

The Director-General of NAFDAC disclosed the figure while highlighting the scale of the agency’s campaign against fake, adulterated and unwholesome products circulating in the country.

The destruction covers products intercepted by the agency during enforcement operations and forms part of efforts to prevent dangerous goods from reaching consumers.

Counterfeit and substandard products remain a major concern for Nigeria’s public health and economy, particularly in sectors involving medicines, food, cosmetics and other regulated products.

NAFDAC has continued to conduct raids, inspections, seizures and enforcement operations against manufacturers, importers, distributors and traders found to be dealing in products that fail to meet regulatory requirements.

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The agency has repeatedly warned Nigerians against purchasing products from unverified sources, stressing the potential dangers associated with fake and improperly manufactured goods.

According to the Director-General, the destruction of products worth N1.5 trillion demonstrates the scale of the challenge facing regulators and the importance of sustained enforcement.

The agency’s activities are aimed not only at removing dangerous products from circulation but also at discouraging individuals and businesses from engaging in the production and distribution of counterfeit goods.

Fake medicines can contain incorrect quantities of active ingredients or harmful substances, while adulterated food and cosmetics can also pose serious risks to consumers.

NAFDAC has therefore continued to emphasise the need for manufacturers and distributors to comply with established standards.

The agency has also been working with security agencies and other stakeholders to identify illegal production facilities and prevent counterfeit goods from entering the Nigerian market.

The destruction of seized products is an important part of the enforcement process because simply confiscating fake products without permanently removing them from circulation could allow them to re-enter the market.

NAFDAC has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious products or activities to the appropriate authorities.

The agency also continues to encourage consumers to verify regulated products before purchasing them and to patronise legitimate outlets.

The latest disclosure underscores the financial scale of Nigeria’s counterfeit-product challenge and the burden it places on regulatory authorities.

NAFDAC said its enforcement efforts would continue as part of its mandate to safeguard public health and ensure that only products meeting required safety and quality standards are allowed into the Nigerian market.

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